Red + One

Grammy-winning Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne is a pop songwriter and recording artist whose prominence was cemented through his work with Lady Gaga. Some of his most notable songwriting hits include Gaga's "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" and Nicki Minaj's "Starships." Born Nadir Khayat in Tétouan, Morocco, RedOne left his homeland at 19 and headed for Sweden in search of music stardom, citing the country's holy trinity of ABBA, Europe, and Roxette as his inspiration for the move. His first big success came in 2005 when his work on the song "Step Up," from singer Darin, helpe...